Vanishing Island at the Island Garden City of Samal
One luxury we have here in Davao is our proximity to the ocean and the beach. The Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) is around 10 minutes to 1 hour away depending on which part of the island you’re going to and from which wharf you’re coming from. One islet that belongs to IGACOS is the Vanishing Island.
Remember when former Binibining Pilipinas Universe Charlene Gonzales was asked how many island there are in the Philippine archipelago? And she answered with “Low tide or high tide?” I’m not too sure if she was talking about the IGACOS Vanishing Island but it is one of those islands that vanish during high tide. When we went there for the Davao Food Appreciation Tour, it was before lunch time and the tide was still low. Lookie…
Vanishing Island during Low Tide
Image by Renz Bulseco of The Traveling Nomad.
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Todo Merkado Weekend Bazaar
After the wildly successful Sunday food bazaar Sabroso, Davao is bracing itself for another exciting weekend market, the Todo Merkado Weekend Bazaar. Beginning June 16, foodies and shoppers alike will have a new place to go to, the Damosa Gateway Megatent, home to Todo Merkado.
Todo Merkado will showcase the best food and shopping finds in Davao City, highlighting the enterprises of “Momtrepreneurs.” It gives a venue for home-based cooks and entrepreneurs to offer their unique creations and wares to Davaoenos.
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Take an Island Cruise on this Banca
After a successful launch in Cebu, Islands Banca Cruises is finally in Davao.
On a sunny afternoon, two white and orange bancas took their maiden voyages in the Davao channel, taking locals and tourists on a relaxing cruise from Davao City to the Garden City of Samal Island.
Islands Banca Cruises is the brainchild of the people behind Island Souvenirs. Realizing the need to bridge the gap and fulfil the request of Philippine tourists, Island Banca Cruises launched customized island hopping tours in Cebu. With their success in Cebu, Island Banca Cruises partnered with Davao entrepreneur Kirby Te to launch the Island Banca Cruises franchise in Davao.
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Another Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2011 (DFAT) sponsor is ETours Davao. Last year, ETours sponsored an island hopping package for DFAT. This year, they’re providing the van for the participants’ use during the fun-filled DFAT 2011.
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Philippine Eagle Foundation
The Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2011 (DFAT) will feature some of the best treasures of Davao, its exotic flora and fauna. One of the event’s highlights is a visit and special tour at the Philippine Eagle Center where DFAT participants will take a special extended tour of the park and the Philippine Eagle Foundation‘s (PEF) facilities.
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Ready to Zip
By now, you’ve probably heard that one of the unintended highlights of the Davao FAT was the uber sweet marriage proposal of Kuya Jay to Ate Aileen. It all happened amidst the excitement and anxiety of riding Asia’s longest, highest, and fastest zipline… the Xcelerator at Outland Adventure.
